Karen Laber
After spending 17 years as a nurse in the high-stress environments of the emergency department, critical care, and on the helicopter as a flight nurse, I've witnessed first-hand the toll that physical illness, stress, and trauma can take on mental health. I earned my master’s degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns are amongst the issues I treat. Your physical, spiritual, and mental health all are a part of who you are, and an imbalance in one, affects the others. I provide a safe and judgment-free environment for you to explore the issues at hand. I will incorporate your personal values into your treatment. I can prescribe medication and also offer non-pharmacological treatments such as nutrition, supplements, exercise, and genetic testing in order to optimize health and success in achieving your treatment goals. I will do a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We will review your current and past medical and psychiatric history, I will build an assessment and together alongside you, we will determine the best approach for your care. This may include prescribing medications, genetic testing, lab work (to detect any underlying medical conditions), nutritional assessments, and psychotherapy. Follow up appts will be to evaluate your progress and make adjustments in your treatment plan if needed.